Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university based in B.C., with three campuses. It hosts more than 37,000 students, in eight faculties, spanning a broad range of fundamental, interdisciplinary, and applied research topics and is consistently ranked as Canada’s top comprehensive university.

The SFU Co-operative Education program began in 1975 in the School of Computing Science. Today SFU offers co-op in all academic disciplines across 54 undergraduate and 10 graduate programs, with approximately 2,500 co-op work terms each year. Students explore their career options by alternating between study semesters and paid, resume-boosting work semesters, graduating with a year of experience.

The Co-operative Education curriculum at SFU focuses on reflective learning, active self- monitoring and skills transfer. The SFU Co-op program offers a combination of face-to-face workshops and online self-directed learning opportunities each semester.

WIL Contact Information:

Muriel Klemetski

778-782-2181

klemetsk@sfu.ca

WIL Programs:

Arts and Social Sciences

Arts and Social Sciences Co-op is where you get paid to build talent and expertise. Employers from across Canada and abroad hire Arts Co-op students who read between the lines, think independently, draw conclusions, and communicate effectively.In addition to the regular co-op program, there are additional co-op options you can choose to do as well, including international, self-directed, or start-up focused co-ops.Find out more about Arts and Social Science...
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Beedie School of Business

Business Co-op is an optional program that gives you the opportunity to work with employers in all sectors – private, public, and NGO. You can be working in a small private company or large government organization, getting an accounting designation or making a splash in marketing.Business Co-op students compete for real job offers and work full time for 4 or 8 months at a time. After acceptance into the co-op program, students are registered into a pre-requisite...
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Biomedical Physiology and Kineseology

Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) Co-op is where you get paid to build your talent and expertise in this demanding interdisciplinary field. Employers from across Canada and abroad hire BPK Co-op students to think independently, research, communicate to diverse audiences, consult one-on-one with clients, and analyse data.After acceptance into the BPK co-op, students are registered in a pre-requisite Canvas course where we will work with you through the...
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Communication

Co-op provides Communication students with the opportunity to enhance skills; gain paid, relevant experience; and discover new passions, all while completing their degree. Translating classroom knowledge into workplace action and graduating with a year’s worth of industry experience arms Communication Co-op students with the tools to succeed.Explore career options in communications, digital marketing, event planning, social media, community engagement, public...
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Computing Science

Computing Science’s Co-operative Education Program combines relevant job experience with classroom studies. Students complete up to five work term semesters, depending on their academic program and co-op students alternate studies and work semesters before returning for at least one final semester of academic courses.Our Co-op program is an optional component of the School of Computing Science curriculum in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and provides services on...
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Education

Education Co-op is facilitated through SFU’s Arts and Social Sciences Co-op Program. All requirements and processes are identical.Find out more about Arts and Social Science co-ops.
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Engineering Science

The School of Engineering Co-operative Education Program is a mandatory undergraduate co-op program and is part of the School of Engineering Science in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at SFU.The co-op combines relevant job experience with classroom studies. Students complete 3 work term semesters, working in research or industrial facilities, often designing and building real products. Students must complete their co-op requirements and return for at least one final...
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Environment

After acceptance into the Environment co-op program, students are registered in a pre-requisite Canvas course where we will work with you through the semester to develop your job search skills to a competitive level.All undergraduate students are expected to complete at least three work terms, alternating between work and study semesters. Many of the Environment Co-op placements are located outside the Lower Mainland and students should be willing to relocate for...
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Health Sciences

After acceptance into the Health Sciences co-op program, students are registered in a pre-requisite Canvas course where we will work with you through the semester to develop your job search skills to a competitive level.In addition to the regular co-op program, there are additional co-op options you can choose to do as well, including international, self-directed, or start-up focused co-ops.Find out more about the Health Sciences Co-op.
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Interactive Arts and Technology

Interactive Arts and Technology (IAT) Co-op is where you get paid to build your skills in this highly specialized field and is for all concentrations: Design, Interactive Systems, and Media Arts. Employers from across Canada and abroad hire IAT Co-op students to design user experiences and interfaces, create and manage online campaigns, develop digital plans, and change the look and feel of brands.After acceptance into the IAT co-op, students are registered in a...
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Mechatronic Systems Engineering

The Mechatronic Systems Engineering Co-op is one of the best and most diverse co-op programs in Canada. With at least 2000 job postings every year and more than 350 active employers, it’s a proven route to career success.This mandatory, paid co-op placement gives students invaluable real-world experience and shows future employers that you have the right hands-on skills. Over 85 percent of Mechatronic Systems Engineering co-op students find employment within three...
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School for the Contemporary Arts Internship and Practicum

The School for the Contemporary Arts is seeking to partner with arts-focused organizations who are committed to engaging and mentoring emerging artists currently studying at the undergraduate and graduate level at the School in diverse and interdisciplinary practices by offering part-time, unpaid hands-on learning opportunities.Our students have skills in performance, composition, community engagement, curating, event planning, outreach, research, social media,...
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Science

The SFU Science Co-operative Education Program can help students achieve their goals and gain valuable work experience.After acceptance into the Science co-op, students are registered in a pre-requisite Canvas course where we will work with you through the semester to develop your job search skills to a competitive level. In addition to the regular co-op program, there are also other co-op options you can choose to do as well, including international, self-directed,...
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Sustainable Energy Engineering

The School of Sustainable Energy Engineering is a Mandatory Cooperative Education program within the Faculty of Applied Science at SFU.  Our students are immersed in an interdisciplinary learning environment where they develop in-demand skills in preparation to be global leaders in clean technology.  SEE students are industry ready in high demand sectors of cleantech, renewable energy, smart cities, sustainable manufacturing, clean power generation and utilization...
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